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         BUILDING CODES AND DESIGN CRITERIA

 

  • 2021 International Building Code (IBC)   
  • 2021 International Residential Code (IRC)
  • 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) with local amendments  WDM Fire Permits and Forms

  • State of Iowa Electric Code (2020 NEC)
  • State of Iowa Mechanical Code (2021 IMC, with amendments)  
  • State of Iowa Plumbing Code (2021 UPC, with amendments)   
  • State of Iowa Energy Code (2012 IECC)
  • 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) 

 

 Frost Depth:                    42 inches

Ground Snow Load:      30 lb. (24 lb. Roof Load)

Wind Speed:                    105/115/120 mph based on building risk category

Seismic Zone:                  A

Weathering:                    Severe

Termite Condition:       Moderate to Heavy

Winter Design Temp:   -5 degrees

Ice Barrier Required:    Yes

Flood Hazard:                 FEMA approved NFIP since 11-01-79

100 year rainfall rate:  3.4 inches per hour

Air Freezing Index:        1833

Mean Annual Temp:     48.6 degrees

 

 Useful Links:

International Code Council

    www.iccsafe.com 

State of Iowa Building Code Bureau - Electrical code & licensing; Energy code 

               http://www.dps.state.ia.us/fm/building/index.shtml

Iowa Department of Health & Human Services - Plumbing and Mechanical codes & licensing 

     https://hhs.iowa.gov/pmsb

Iowa Workforce Development - Contractor law and licensing

             https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov

United States Access Board - Accessibility requirements

     www.access-board.gov/

 Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) - FOG requirements

     www.dmmwra.org